The Maine West Warriors basketball team (Des Plaines, IL), was toppled 43-28 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL)

The Cougars now possess a 10-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cary-Grove for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 13. Vernon Hills will confront a Trojans team coming off a 47-34 league win over Central (Burlington, IL). The Trojans record now stands at 8-10.

The Warriors (2-13) will now prepare for their battle against Niles North (Skokie, IL). The Vikings come into the Central Suburban - North battle with a 14-4 record. In their last battle, Niles North beat Evanston (Evanston, IL), 53-47, in a non-league battle.